Rains give way to hail and snowstorms as winter finally swallows the kingdoms. Travellers are warned that these storms may hinder all forms of travel between the kingdoms, and to make allowances for delays that might last days or sometimes even weeks. When it's not snowing, it's wet and misty; a wetness that seeps through clothing and freezes overnight.

Scarves, high collars, coats, furs, and sturdy boots are not only in fashion, but necessary for outdoor excursions. For the home, pull out the heavy blankets, and keep a fire going at all times so you and your family don't freeze to death in your sleep.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

» 20 DEC 2017

The Staff will be updating and recoding some things about the site. Don't be alarmed if you see some mis-matched info boxes and whatnot. Please, let us know if any of the new coding seems wonky or difficult to read so we can fix it asap! ^-^

» 05 DEC 2017

You can now track your threads, both the Active and Finished, in your profile. Go to your User CP to add/ edit, at any time. ^-^

Please, welcome our newest writers: Corec, Falcon, Lys, Morrigan, & Nagwane! For those of you with whom we've been writing for over a month, we're excited to continue our plots. And for those of you We're just welcoming, we're looking forward to all of your awesome characters & plots!

Finally, TK's Staff and Founding Members welcome to their ranks The Editor - our newest staff member. We look forward to both aid and collaborations around the site going forward!

» 01 MAY 2017

Our May site-wide event is up! Will your character(s) avoid the storm or push headfirst into the gales and icy rains? We look forward to reading your stories!

Also, please, welcome our newest writers: Maz and White! We look forward to seeing the characters you will create, and to writing with you! ^-^

» 23 APR 2017

Welcome to our newest writers: Dizzy, Jaffy, Nysa, and Rose! We look forward to seeing the characters you create, and writing with you! ^-^

» 01 APR 2017

Soft-opening: Welcome to all visitors! We're officially open, though there are still a few kinks to be worked out so please be patient with us. Feel free to contact a staff member with any questions or suggestions you might have, and thanks for stopping by! ^-^

You can find site-wide announcements and events here. Feel free to reply with any questions or suggestions you might have regarding these, or to simply let us know that you enjoy the post's existence. ^-^

GUEST FRIENDLY | Here you may post any inquiries or suggestions you might have. Do you need help finding something or are you unsure about a site-related element? Post your question here! Have an idea about how we can make The Kingdom better? Post it here! We are definitely open to hearing about how we can improve The Kingdom for you and future members. ^-^

Aethaldrin is home to many small towns and out of the way cottages and farms, the people surviving, if barely in some cases, despite the magic and the creatures that run rampant within its borders.

Aethaldrin spreads far and wide, from the borders of the Forgotten Kingdom to the edges of Mirage Bay to the outer borders of Lux, finally, ending its trip around the Kingdoms at the Somnium Sea, which rests at its southern border. No one knows what lies beyond this Sea for none who have ventured to find out have every returned.

The peoples of Aethaldrin believe that entry to the land of the Fae, the Twilight Realm, lies near the centre of the forest, but few will venture anywhere near this location if they have a choice.

Seeping across the midst of the Northern Kingdoms in a jagged oval, Lux sets itself apart from its neighbours not only with its particular prejudices, but also with its seeming lack of colour. As the primary exporter of Onyx stones, Lux's landscapes seem muted by the black mines dotted about and charcoal smoke that drifts across the countryside. The Moon River is the only spot of brightness in an otherwise monochrome seeming Kingdom known for emphasising its differences by painting over much of the natural colour that occurs within its borders with blacks and greys.

An independent city-state, Sky City is a haven for those who don't do well under the rule of a queen or emperor. Here there be pirates and cut-purses, as well as rebels and refugees. All are welcome, provided they can look after themselves or pay someone to do it for them.

Of The Mind is an open area where - if you so desired - you could post anything that goes on within your character's thoughts that does not happen In Writing or In Somnium.

If you're like me, sometimes your characters really overthink literally everything they say and do, as well as everything other people say and do. Sometimes all of those thoughts get a bit long-winded in posts and you don't feel the need to add them. Here, you can add whatever you like in the area of overthinking or ruminating before a mirror or simply daydreaming about a future event that may or may not ever take place IC. You decide!

If your character dies or you become inactive, your character profiles and development threads will end up here. If you return or if these are moved in error, please PM a member of TK's staff to undo this for you, and we will be happy to correct this. ^-^

Finished threads from previous seasons can be found here. As with anything here at The Kingdom, if a thread is placed here in error, please PM a member of TK's staff to undo this for you, and we will be happy to correct this. ^-^

The Kingdom is set in an original AU fantasy world where one kingdom, fearing magic, threatens war against a neighbouring kingdom, which welcomes magic users. The Resistance is gathering on both sides. In the midst of this, pirates run rampant, clans just want to be left alone, and Otherworlders from Earth's past, present, and future occasionally drop in through various portals throughout the kingdoms. Where will you land? On which side will you fight? Join The Kingdom and find out today!
The Kingdom is an intermediate to advanced character-driven steampunk fantasy RP that uses a seasonal site-wide plot. We encourage each writer to add to the site's canon by creating interesting characters, groups, and lore. We place a high emphasis on strong writing styles and coherent, interesting plot-lines. If you enjoy writing, delving deep into plots, and creating dynamic characters, then you just might enjoy your stay here at The Kingdom. ^_^